Obituary for Barney K Tubman
Tubman, Barney K. – 75, Of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully, at his home, on March 22, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Susan
Tubman. He is survived by his daughters, Wendy (Craig) Garwood, Jenn (Chris) Sacco, Amanda (Keith) Griffith and his six grandchildren, Ciara, Brinsley, Jakob, Kyle, Lauren and Jase,
who brought great joy to his life. Barney was born in Bridgeton, NJ, then raised in Northfield, NJ and resided in Egg Harbor Township where he lived for the remainder of his life. He graduated
from Mainland Regional High School in 1963 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. Barney was an employee of Starn’s/Village ShopRite, spending his 58 years there at the Somers Point and
Absecon stores and then retiring from Marmora. He was a life-long member of Northfield United Methodist/Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his
league bowling for many years. Barney was a car enthusiast and a history buff who especially loved his Chevy II Nova and the Civil War. He was the kindest, caring and loving father and
grandfather who will be deeply missed.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 10am til 11am at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 207 Northfield Avenue, Northfield. A Service will follow at 11am. Burial will be held in Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona.
Tubman. He is survived by his daughters, Wendy (Craig) Garwood, Jenn (Chris) Sacco, Amanda (Keith) Griffith and his six grandchildren, Ciara, Brinsley, Jakob, Kyle, Lauren and Jase,
who brought great joy to his life. Barney was born in Bridgeton, NJ, then raised in Northfield, NJ and resided in Egg Harbor Township where he lived for the remainder of his life. He graduated
from Mainland Regional High School in 1963 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. Barney was an employee of Starn’s/Village ShopRite, spending his 58 years there at the Somers Point and
Absecon stores and then retiring from Marmora. He was a life-long member of Northfield United Methodist/Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his
league bowling for many years. Barney was a car enthusiast and a history buff who especially loved his Chevy II Nova and the Civil War. He was the kindest, caring and loving father and
grandfather who will be deeply missed.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 10am til 11am at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 207 Northfield Avenue, Northfield. A Service will follow at 11am. Burial will be held in Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona.